Children and Divorce

“Every year, more than
one million children in the United States
experience the divorce of their parents. The average divorce takes place
within the first seven years of marriage, so many of these children are
under the age of 6. For many children, divorce can be as difficult as the
death of a parent. The entire family is faced with the challenge of
adjusting to a new way of life. When this happens, children need the
guidance, patience, and love of both parents to help them through.”
American Academy of Pediatrics

The following list of
recommended resources is made available to help you and your children
navigate the difficulties of divorce.

Banana Splits is a
school-based children's group program for students who have experienced
parental divorce or death. Banana Splits supports children, parents,
and teachers in schools across the country and around the world.
Start a group in your school. Highly recommended.

For many children,
divorce can be as difficult as the death of a parent. When this happens,
children need the guidance, patience, and love of both parents to help
them through. American Academy
of Pediatrics

The purpose of
this guide is to help you understand the thoughts and feelings that
children may have when their parents decide to divorce and to provide
some tips for talking with children about divorce. University of
Missouri Extension

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